Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Some of the factors that damage the skin are stress, fluctuating hormone levels, too much sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle, underlying medical conditions, and aging. Cosmetic dermatologists offer consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients who are interested in improving their skin condition. The procedures and services that cosmetic dermatologists use - such as Botox injections, laser hair removal, skin tightening, chemical peels, sclerotherapy, collagen fillers, and microdermabrasion - may lead to revitalized, blemish-free skin. There are also cosmetic dermatologists who specialize in areas such as hair loss, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), or laser tattoo removal. Aside from performing common or specialized cosmetic procedures, cosmetic dermatologists may contribute to scientific research in hospitals and universities. They seek to find intervention for skin cancer, accelerated aging, and other skin infections by examining cellular and genetic components that may contribute to skin problems and studying molecular biology. Furthermore, their research findings aid in the development of safe, new products and technologies for skin enhancement.

Salary: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment of all surgeons and physicians was expected to rise by as much as 18% between 2012 and 2022, a number faster than the average for all occupations (www.bls.gov). According to PayScale.com, most dermatologists working in September 2014, including cosmetic dermatologists, earned salaries ranging from $88,605 to $304,220; the median salary earned by such physicians was $202,468.

Education: To qualify for professional practice, a cosmetic dermatologist has to get certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). To take the certifying exam, a candidate must graduate from an accredited medical or osteopathic school and present a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine. In addition to that, a candidate is required to fulfill four years of postgraduate training, which includes one year of clinical training in an accredited core program and a three-year dermatology residency program. Residency training covers studies in science fields such as anatomy, biochemistry, and oncology. Participants can experience inpatient and outpatient care during the training. Individuals demonstrate competency in various cosmetic and medical procedures like topical and systemic pharmacotherapy, laser surgery, preventive medicine, procedures to counter allergies, and dermatologic surgery.

Reflection: I would like to be a Dermatologist because u get to learn about the skin and how can we protect it and how we can help others and keep our skins healthy. But also what kind of injections you have to use when helping someone with their skin. Also u try to find anything wrong with their skin for example skin cancer for being in the sun to much. So I would like to be a Dermatologist.